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Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical/ Plumbing)

The Wellington Hospital
London
1 month ago
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Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical/ Plumbing)

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Overview

We’re looking for a Building Maintenance Engineer to join our Estates team based at The Wellington Hospital. This role is vital in ensuring a first-class building maintenance service within the hospital and satellite sites, covering reactive, project and scheduled maintenance work.


What You’ll Do


  • Maintaining, servicing and testing various electrical and mechanical plants such as AHUs, air conditioning systems, emergency lighting, fire alarm systems and generators.
  • Ensure a safe working environment at all times and adhere to HCA Healthcare policy and procedures.
  • Be the main point of contact for all engineering and maintenance queries at 40 Bank Street.
  • Carry out PPMs and daily checks of plant areas, ensuring the area is well maintained, operational and tidy at all times.
  • Work on planned preventive maintenance schedules, in line with departmental goals and objectives.
  • Carry out water management control measures as required by the Water Risk Assessment (e.g., flushing and temperature monitoring). Maintain accurate records and documentation.
  • Respond to and complete incoming works logged on the CAFM system, Engineering Central; prioritise workload and respond quickly to emergency and reactive maintenance as requested.
  • Liaise with the Landlord Management team and coordinate any works affecting HCA demise, attending update meetings as required.
  • On-site contractor management, reviewing RAMs and raising permits to work.
  • Assist in projects as required.


What You’ll Bring


  • Qualified in a relevant discipline (e.g., City & Guilds or NVQ in plumbing or an engineering building services qualification).
  • Good understanding of BMS systems.
  • Knowledge of water hygiene and Legionella management.
  • Previous experience within a hospital or similar organisation.
  • Health and safety, COSHH.
  • General knowledge of fire regulations.
  • Excellent customer care and communication skills.
  • Good verbal and non-verbal communication skills.


Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA is one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we are one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested in the latest treatments, technology and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group, we offer opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both mental and physical wellbeing.


Benefits


  • 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
  • Private healthcare insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
  • Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
  • Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
  • Group life assurance from day one
  • Critical illness cover
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  • Corporate staff discount for all facilities including maternity packages at The Portland
  • Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits
  • Discounts with over 800 major retailers


Culture and values

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.


Our Mission is simple: Above all else, we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:



  • Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
  • Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
  • Honesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
  • Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity


Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.


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